Artificial Intelligence Psychological Empowerment Among Asian Australian Immigrant Workers: Navigating Marginalization and Harnessing Artificial Intelligence's Power for Enhanced Workplace Agency

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is driving transformative shifts in workforce dynamics, profoundly influencing how workers perceive their skills, efficacy, and professional roles. This research introduces the concept of AI Psychological Empowerment to examine how AI advancements impact workers' self-perception and empowerment, particularly among historically marginalized groups: i.e., Focusing on Australian immigrant workers of Asian descent, this study explores how AI Psychological Empowerment is both constructed and experienced, reshaping immigrant workers' self-efficacy, workplace engagement, and overall professional identity. Drawing on a comprehensive, nationwide dataset, the findings reveal unique pathways through which AI facilitates psychological empowerment and agency, addressing critical gaps in workplace representation and voice for immigrant employees. This study highlights the nuanced interactions between AI adoption, cultural dynamics, and empowerment, offering valuable insights for policymakers and designers on creating inclusive AI applications for diverse workforce populations.